Introduction:

Are you looking to enhance your YouTube videos by adding text overlays? Look no further! In this guide, we look at one of the easiest way to add text or captions to your YouTube videos using a powerful AI video editor called Descript, and whether you're a beginner or an experienced video editor, Descript offers a user-friendly interface to create engaging videos with text elements. Let's dive into the process and get your videos to the next level!

Step 1: Get Started with Descript

To add text to your YouTube videos, you'll need the Descript software. Descript is an AI video editor that offers comprehensive video editing capabilities. You can easily access it using the link provided in this video's description or pinned comments. While Descript offers a free version, if you frequently edit videos, exploring the paid plans for additional features is recommended.

Step 2: Creating a New Project

Once you have Descript installed, open the software , click "New Project", start a new video editing project. You'll be greeted with a clean interface that provides a range of editing options.

Step 3: Transcribing Your Video

You'll need a transcription of the spoken content to add text to your video. In Descript, click "Choose a File to Transcribe," and select the video to add text. Descript will automatically transcribe the video for you. You can eliminate dead space once the transcription is complete by dragging the timeline accordingly.

Step 4: Adding Text Elements

Now it's time to add the desired text overlays to your video. In the Descript interface, locate the "T" icon representing text. Click on it, and you'll find several text options. Let's start with the "Title" option. Clicking on it will insert a default title text overlay, which you can customize by moving it around the screen, adjusting its size, or adding a border.

Step 5: Customizing Text Appearance

You can add a background or modify the border color to enhance your text overlay. Click the "+" symbol to add a background, and adjust it as desired. Similarly, you can modify the border by clicking on it and selecting a color that suits your video's theme.

Step 6: Animating Text

If you want your text to have dynamic motion, Descript allows you to animate it. Click on the "+" symbol and choose an animation effect like "Spin." This opens up the animation settings, where you can adjust keyframes to control the speed and direction of the animation. Experiment with the settings to achieve what you're looking for. Exit animation mode when you're satisfied with the animation.

Step 7: Fine-Tuning and Exporting

Once you have added and customized the text overlays, it's time to fine-tune your video. Preview the video from the beginning to ensure everything looks and functions as expected. Once satisfied, click "Composition," followed by "Export." In the export settings, adjust the resolution according to your preference (e.g., 1080p or 720p). Finally, click "Export" to save your video, ready for uploading to YouTube.

Step 8: Sectioning Off Animations (Optional)

Descript offers a simple solution if you only want the text animations to appear in specific sections of your video. Using a forward slash ("/") within the transcription, you can selectively separate sections and apply animations where the text overlays appear throughout your video.

Conclusion:

Adding text to your YouTube videos can significantly enhance your content's visual appeal and engagement and with the help of Descript, a powerful AI video editor, you can easily incorporate text overlays and customize them to fit your video's style by following step-by-step instructions outlined in this guide; you'll be well-equipped to create captivating videos that keep your audience hooked.